Job Opportunities at United States International University-Africa

Purpose:

1. This role will provide administrative, logistical and research support to the USAID Empowered Youth Project.

Reports To:

1. The Graduate Research Assistant will report to the USIU-Africa Project Field Outreach Coordinator.

Project Responsibilities:

1. Support the coordination and organisation of field visits by project staff, donors and partners.
2. Develop appropriate documentation for travel and make bookings for field visits.
3. Assist in organizing internal and external meetings, conferences and workshops
4. Support in the facilitation of stakeholder engagements
5. Present project updates and reports to the line manager.
6. Support in coordinating training session at select counties
7. Provide technical training on entrepreneurship, career development and life skills transformation.
8. Ensure that all relevant documents and data collection files (soft and hard copies) are stored appropriately.
9. Manage the satellite career centers.

Research Responsibilities:

1. Conduct desk and literature reviews.
2. Planning and collecting data using a variety of methods including but not limited to field data collection, key informant interviews, telephone, and online surveys
3. Undertake data analysis and data visualization.
4. Assist with drafting project reports.
5. The Graduate Research Assistant to perform any other relevant duty as maybe required by the line supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Undergraduate degree in Business.
2. USIU-Africa student enrolled in the MBA program in their first or second semester.
3. Adept with business and entrepreneurial skills.
4. High degree of discipline to interact and work with youth.
5. Data collection, analysis and visualization skills
6. Ability to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
7. Quality results oriented and team player

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Purpose:

1. This role will provide county level youth coordination support to the USAID Empowered Youth Project.

Reports To:

1. The Youth Officer will report to the USIU-Africa Project Field Outreach Coordinator.

Project Responsibilities:

1. Lead on youth coordination activities.
2. Recruit and select youth to join the program.
3. Provide technical training on entrepreneurship, career development and life skills transformation.
4. Liaison with youth groups as need arises.
5. Undertake field visits and meetings with project staff, donors and partners.
6. Facilitate partnerships and engagement activities with county governments.
7. Provide support to relevant staff at partner level during project visits to enhance their capacity.
8. Present project updates and reports to the line manager.
9. Support in coordinating training session at select counties.

Research Responsibilities:

1. Design online data collection instruments.
2. Planning and collecting data using a variety of methods including but not limited to field data collection, key informant interviews, telephone, and online surveys.
3. Coordinate field surveys.
4. Assist with drafting and editing of project reports.
5. Developing, implementing and evaluating key stakeholder interviews.
6. Undertake desk reviews, data analysis and data visualization.
7. The Youth Liaison Officer will be expected to perform other relevant duty as may be required by the line supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Undergraduate degree in Business or Social Sciences.
2. Minimum of 2-years’ experience working with the youth.
3. Experience working on youth related projects in Isiolo, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Mombasa will be an added advantage.
4. Adept with business and entrepreneurial skills.
5. High degree of discipline to interact and work with youth.
6. Ability to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
7. Data collection, analysis and visualization skills.
8. Quality results oriented and team player

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Purpose:

1. This role will provide comprehensive research and administrative support to the USAID Empowered Youth Project.

Reports To:

1. The Research Officer will report to the USIU-Africa Project Lead.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Undertake research duties associated with the project, which include:
2. Drafting literature reviews and analysis.
3. Developing, implementing and evaluating key stakeholder interviews.
4. Planning and collating data from expert focus groups.
5. Collecting data for case studies.
6. Drafting reports.
7. Provide administrative support to senior project staff in managing the project.
8. Support senior project staff in the delivery of all aspects of projects including business reviews, working with stakeholders and any associated administrative tasks.
9. Ensure project resources are applied efficiently and effectively to achieve project objectives.
10. Assist with the management of day to day operational and tactical aspects of the project activities.
11. To provide administrative support to organizers of the project office events such as conferences, meetings and workshops.
12. Undertake other duties commensurate with the classification and scope of the position as required by the USIU-Africa Project Lead.
13. The Research Officer to perform any other relevant duty as maybe required by the line supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Undergraduate degree in Business or Statistics.
2. Proficiency in computer applications.
3. At least Two (2) years of progressive experience in Research and Capacity Building in a reputable organization.
4. Experience working on youth related projects in Isiolo, Kakamega, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kiambu, and Mombasa will be an added advantage.
5. Adept with business and entrepreneurial skills.
6. Strong knowledge of research evaluation methodology, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting.
7. Good computer literacy and knowledge of multiple statistical and/or qualitative software packages such as STATA, SPSS, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access and MS Word.
8. High degree of discipline to interact and work with youth.
9. Ability to work under tight schedules and meet deadlines.
10. Quality results oriented and team player.
11. Strong written, verbal, organizational and Interpersonal skills.